The dogs of the Westminster Dog Show on Feb. 10

Check out scenes of the Westminster Dog Show on the first day of judging. The show comes to an end Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2014.

February 10, 2014 1:16 PM

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A handler waits with her Pug for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . less

A handler waits with her Pug for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster ... more

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A handler waits with her Pug for judging to start at Pier 92 and... Photo-5857150.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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Handler Barry Clothier waits with his Pug for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

Handler Barry Clothier waits with his Pug for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The ... more

A handler waits with her Pug for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A handler waits with her Pug for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster ... more

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A handler waits with her Pug for judging to start at Pier 92 and... Photo-5857154.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Bichon Frises waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Bichon Frises waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The ... more

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A Bichon Frises waits in the benching area for judging to start at... Photo-5857156.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Bichon Frises waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Bichon Frises waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The ... more

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A Bichon Frises waits in the benching area for judging to start at... Photo-5857158.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Shih Tzu waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Shih Tzu waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The ... more

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A Shih Tzu waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier... Photo-5857160.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start... Photo-5857162.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start... Photo-5857164.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start... Photo-5857166.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start... Photo-5857168.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A handler takes her King Charles Spaniel to the bathroom area as they wait for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A handler takes her King Charles Spaniel to the bathroom area as they wait for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A handler takes her King Charles Spaniel to the bathroom area as... Photo-5857170.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A handler takes her Bulldog to the bathroom area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A handler takes her Bulldog to the bathroom area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, ... more

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A handler takes her Bulldog to the bathroom area before judging... Photo-5857172.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A handler takes her Bulldog to the bathroom area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A handler takes her Bulldog to the bathroom area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, ... more

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A handler takes her Bulldog to the bathroom area before judging... Photo-5857174.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Chinese Crested waits in the benching area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Chinese Crested waits in the benching area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Chinese Crested waits in the benching area before judging starts... Photo-5857176.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Shih Tzu waits in the benching area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Shih Tzu waits in the benching area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Shih Tzu waits in the benching area before judging starts at Pier... Photo-5857178.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Pug waits in the benching area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Pug waits in the benching area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The ... more

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A Pug waits in the benching area before judging starts at Pier 92... Photo-5857180.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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Bulldogs in the judging ring at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

Bulldogs in the judging ring at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

Bulldogs in the judging ring at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City... Photo-5857182.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Chinese Crested waits in the benching area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Chinese Crested waits in the benching area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Chinese Crested waits in the benching area before judging starts... Photo-5857185.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Yorkshire Terrier in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Yorkshire Terrier in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club ... more

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A Yorkshire Terrier in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New... Photo-5857187.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Pillow Sheepdog waits in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed show that takes place at both Pier 92 &94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Pillow Sheepdog waits in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Pillow Sheepdog waits in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in... Photo-5857189.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Basset Hound waits in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed show that takes place at both Pier 92 &94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Basset Hound waits in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Basset Hound waits in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New... Photo-5857191.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Chinese Crested waits in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Chinese Crested waits in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Chinese Crested waits in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in... Photo-5857192.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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Handler Aaron Costilla with his Basset Hounds waits in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

Handler Aaron Costilla with his Basset Hounds waits in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, ... more

A Beagle is groomed in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Beagle is groomed in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Beagle is groomed in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New... Photo-5857196.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Beagle is groomed in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day on competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 &94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Beagle is groomed in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day on competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Beagle is groomed in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New... Photo-5857198.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Beagle is groomed in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day on competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 &94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City. less

A Beagle is groomed in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day on competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Beagle is groomed in the benching area at Pier 92 and 94 in New... Photo-5857200.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Standard Poodle named "Paris" is prepared by a woman during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Standard Poodle named "Paris" is prepared by a woman during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Maltese named "Jewels" is prepared by a woman during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Maltese named "Jewels" is prepared by a woman during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: An Irish Setter named "Adrian" stands at attention during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: An Irish Setter named "Adrian" stands at attention during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Miniture Poodle named "Soji" is prepared by a woman during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Miniture Poodle named "Soji" is prepared by a woman during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: An Old English Sheep Dog named Tahoe is interviewed by a woman during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: An Old English Sheep Dog named Tahoe is interviewed by a woman during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: An Old English Sheep Dog named Tahoe... Photo-5857212.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Blue Tick Coonhound named "Mint Julep" plays with his owner during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Blue Tick Coonhound named "Mint Julep" plays with his owner during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: Boys play on an iPad during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: Boys play on an iPad during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around ... more

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: Boys play on an iPad during the 138th... Photo-5857217.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Havanese named "Saber" is given a bath during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Havanese named "Saber" is given a bath during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Briard named "Cagney" waits with hairclips in during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Briard named "Cagney" waits with hairclips in during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: An Irish Wolfhound named "Assumpta" sleeps during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: An Irish Wolfhound named "Assumpta" sleeps during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Rhodesian Ridgeback named "Mave" sleeps during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Rhodesian Ridgeback named "Mave" sleeps during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A boxer named "Hunter" has his ears shaved by Brooke Moyer during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A boxer named "Hunter" has his ears shaved by Brooke Moyer during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: An Irish Wolfhound named "Tynan" stands next to his owner, Donna Monahan, during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: An Irish Wolfhound named "Tynan" stands next to his owner, Donna Monahan, during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The ... more

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: People wait in line for the bathroom during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: People wait in line for the bathroom during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best ... more

Photo: Andrew Burton, Getty Images

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: People wait in line for the bathroom... Photo-5857235.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Miniture Poodle named "Soji" is prepared by a woman during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show showcases the best dogs from around world for the next two days in New York. less

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Miniture Poodle named "Soji" is prepared by a woman during the 138th annual Westminster Dog Show at the Piers 92/94 on February 10, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show ... more

A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . AFP PHOTO / Timothy ClaryTIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start... Photo-5857275.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . AFP PHOTO / Timothy ClaryTIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start... Photo-5857278.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . AFP PHOTO / Timothy ClaryTIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Standard Poodle waits in the benching area for judging to start... Photo-5857280.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A handler takes her Bulldog to the bathroom area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . AFP PHOTO / Timothy ClaryTIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

A handler takes her Bulldog to the bathroom area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A handler takes her Bulldog to the bathroom area before judging... Photo-5857282.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A handler takes her King Charles Spaniel to the bathroom area as they wait for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . AFP PHOTO / Timothy ClaryTIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

A handler takes her King Charles Spaniel to the bathroom area as they wait for judging to start at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A handler takes her King Charles Spaniel to the bathroom area as... Photo-5857283.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Chinese Crested waits in the benching area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . AFP PHOTO / Timothy ClaryTIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

A Chinese Crested waits in the benching area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. ... more

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A Chinese Crested waits in the benching area before judging starts... Photo-5857284.79588 - Houston Chronicle

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A Chinese Crested waits in the benching area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. The Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show is a two-day, all-breed benched show that takes place at both Pier 92 and 94 and at Madison Square Garden in New York City . AFP PHOTO / Timothy ClaryTIMOTHY CLARY/AFP/Getty Images less

A Chinese Crested waits in the benching area before judging starts at Pier 92 and 94 in New York City for the first day of competition at the 138th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show February 10, 2014. ... more

Photo: TIMOTHY CLARY, AFP/Getty Images

A Chinese Crested waits in the benching area before judging starts... Photo-5857285.79588 - Houston Chronicle